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Sociology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 868 students earned their Sociology degrees in PA.

A Sociology major is the 51st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Pennsylvania

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 781
Associate Degree 32
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 26
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a sociology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 19.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 57.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 11,920 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, sociology grads earn an average of $121,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $27,058. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 56% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $47,659 after graduation.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. 92% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $39,634 after graduation.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

An average student at UPenn will pay a net price of $25,046. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,989 Total Students

In their early career, Delaware County Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,913. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,254 Total Students

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $30,911. In their early career, Franklin and Marshall grads earn an average salary of $54,904.

#8

La Salle University

Philadelphia
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,133.

#10

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,383.

#10

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,507 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 92% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,936.

Sociology Careers in PA

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Sociology Professors 8% $74,180
Managers 3% $116,820
Sociologists -11% $120,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to sociology.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Economics 2,416
Political Science & Government 2,080
Criminology 713
International Relations & Security 535
Geography & Cartography 495
Anthropology 349
General Social Sciences 265
Other Social Sciences 127

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